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University of Lethbridge Board Chair Emeritus Kurt Schlachter KC (BSc ’00) helped guide the University through an important period of growth and transition while remaining dedicated to his professional law practice and volunteer and philanthropic...

Article - /unews/article/board-chair-emeritus-kurt-schlachter-be-awarded-university-lethbridge-honorary-degree - May 23, 2024

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The University of Lethbridge is excited to celebrate the achievements of its 2024 graduating class this week at Spring 2024 Convocation.Distinguishing themselves among the 1,432 graduates are the ULethbridge medal winners for 2024. They are as follows...

Article - /unews/article/university-lethbridge-medal-winners-be-recognized-spring-2024-convocation - May 27, 2024

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With the threat of drought hanging over the province, the Government of Alberta enlisted a University of Lethbridge research team to assist with accurately measuring the snowpack in southern Alberta and the variations from one watershed to another —...

Article - /unews/article/measuring-snowpack-%E2%80%94-university-lethbridge-partners-alberta-environment-and-protected-areas - May 28, 2024

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This week, the University of Lethbridge will celebrate the accomplishments of 1,432 students as they cross the stage at Spring 2024 Convocation.This spring’s graduating class reflects the great diversity of our campus and includes graduates aged 19 to...

Article - /unews/article/university-lethbridge-graduates-be-celebrated-spring-2024-convocation - May 29, 2024

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A unique cross-country partnership between 10 Canadian post-secondary institutions involving three University of Lethbridge Faculty of Fine Arts researchers has been awarded a Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) Partnership Grant of ...

Article - /unews/article/fine-arts-researchers-part-collaborative-cross-country-project-awarded-25-million-sshrc - June 12, 2024

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A spectrum of research projects at the University of Lethbridge have been awarded nearly $2.6 million in federal funding from the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC)The funding is part of $693.8 million for several NSERC...

Article - /unews/article/broad-areas-research-awarded-federal-funding - June 14, 2024

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Mars Jesson, a psychology major and co-chair of Q-Space at the University of Lethbridge, is the first recipient of the VandenHoek Schlachter Pride Award. This recognition celebrates Jesson's commitment to supporting the 2SLGBTQ+ community on campus and...

Article - /unews/article/advocacy-work-earns-jesson-recognition-first-vandenhoek-schlachter-pride-award-recipient - June 18, 2024

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University of Lethbridge third-year nursing students helped create a partnership between Medical Mercy Canada and the Blood Tribe Department of Health as part of their community health initiative earlier this spring. Medical Mercy Canada provides...

Article - /unews/article/university-lethbridge-nursing-students-help-establish-new-wellness-partnership - June 19, 2024

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The Dhillon School of Business Scotiabank Mentors Program achieved a significant milestone recently when it celebrated 10 years of making a difference in the lives of Indigenous students and alumni.“There's something truly special about being able to...

Article - /unews/article/indigenous-students-and-alumni-realizing-benefits-mentorship-program - June 20, 2024

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Accomplished researcher and administrator Dr. Jackie Rice has been appointed to a second term as the University’s Associate Vice-President (Research) and Dean of the School of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Affairs.Rice, who assumed the role when it...

Article - /unews/article/dr-jackie-rice-appointed-second-term - June 24, 2024

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The University of Lethbridge’s first Indigenous Chancellor, Taatsiikiipoyii (Talks in the Middle) Charles Weaselhead, has been appointed a member of the Order of Canada.Today, Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada,...

Article - /unews/article/former-university-lethbridge-chancellor-charles-weaselhead-appointed-order-canada - June 27, 2024

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Dr. Gerlinde Metz, a University of Lethbridge neuroscientist, Dr. Gerald Giesbrecht from the University of Calgary and Dr. David Olson from the University of Alberta have received a One Child Every Child Strategic Catalyst Award worth $50,000 to look at...

Article - /unews/article/studying-effects-maternal-social-isolation-health-offspring - July 2, 2024

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Basketball players part of large ULethbridge contingent headed to Paris OlympicsCould it really happen any other way? Kacie Bosch (BA ’20) and Paige Crozon punched their ticket to the Paris Olympics in the most dramatic of ways, winning the bronze medal...

Article - /unews/article/olympic-dreams-realized-bosch-and-crozon - July 5, 2024

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Dr. Julia Brassolotto, an Associate Professor in the Public Health program at the University of Lethbridge, has been appointed Associate Dean, Faculty of Health Sciences. She assumed her new role on July 1, 2024.Brassolotto earned her undergraduate...

Article - /unews/article/dr-julia-brassolotto-appointed-associate-dean - July 5, 2024

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At the beginning of July, the University of Lethbridge welcomed high school students from across Canada for the first time through Shad Canada, a program designated for students in Grades 10 and 11.Upon their arrival, students were introduced to a real...

Article - /unews/article/shad-ulethbridge-inspires-high-schoolers-steam-and-entrepreneurship - July 10, 2024

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A unique opportunity offered by the Dhillon School of Business at the University of Lethbridge allowed a group of Indigenous students to learn about and experience the culture, history and business practices of the Māori people in New Zealand.Students...

Article - /unews/article/university-lethbridge-indigenous-students-get-life-changing-experience-new-zealand - July 18, 2024

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Dr. Ken Holyoke will be the first to tell you how much he loves to talk — especially about archaeology — and that enthusiasm has been recognized with a national award.Holyoke, an assistant professor in the University of Lethbridge’s Department of...

Article - /unews/article/archaeology-podcast-geared-educating-public-earns-dr-ken-holyoke-and-air-partner-national - July 22, 2024

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As Olympians test the limits of their performance at the 2024 Paris Olympics, a University of Lethbridge animal behaviour researcher has co-authored a paper that is unlocking the way scientists can measure performance constraints — the factors that...

Article - /unews/article/new-animal-behaviour-study-lends-insight-performance-limits-olympic-athletes - July 31, 2024

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A significant find by a University of Lethbridge graduate student has led to a key paper in the International Journal for Parasitology: Parasites and Wildlife, as well as a touching tribute to one of the most respected aquatic biologists in North...

Article - /unews/article/newfound-aquatic-parasite-named-after-longtime-university-lethbridge-professor - August 6, 2024

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Several University of Lethbridge researchers are collaborating on recently announced projects funded through the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) Partnership Grants. “ULethbridge researchers involved in these projects are...

Article - /unews/article/university-lethbridge-researchers-collaborate-projects-funded-partnership-grants - August 7, 2024

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It’s official, the Lethbridge Post-Secondary Pancake Breakfast is now an annual event! Lethbridge Polytechnic and the University of Lethbridge are once again inviting the public to a free pancake breakfast during this year’s Whoop-Up Days celebration....

Article - /unews/article/second-annual-lethbridge-post-secondary-pancake-breakfast-take-place-aug-23 - August 13, 2024

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An experienced leader with more than a decade of experience in Laboratory Animal Medicine at four major universities, Dr. Alyssa Calder has been named the new University Veterinarian and Animal Care Services Director at the University of Lethbridge...

Article - /unews/article/dr-alyssa-calder-named-university-veterinarian-and-animal-care-services-director - August 13, 2024

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The University of Lethbridge (Iniskim) is proud to announce that Elder Ninnaisipistoo (Owl Chief), Francis First Charger, will be awarded an honorary degree at Fall 2024 Convocation ceremonies scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 19.First Charger has been an...

Article - /unews/article/elder-ninnaisipistoo-owl-chief-francis-first-charger-receive-honorary-degree-fall - August 19, 2024

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Destination Exploration at the University of Lethbridge announced roughly $186,000 in funding from Actua, one of Canada’s leading science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) youth outreach organizations. As part of Actua’s national network,...

Article - /unews/article/destination-exploration-university-lethbridge-receives-186000-funding-actua-support-youth - August 19, 2024

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Award-winning business leader, concert pianist and double alumnus Cyndi Bester (BMus ’95, MEd ’01) is the new president of the University of Lethbridge Alumni Association (ULAA).The ULAA now boasts more than 55,000 alums, who are making a difference in...

Article - /unews/article/business-leader-cyndi-bester-named-new-president-university-lethbridge-alumni-association - August 30, 2024

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